1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 345 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 90 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |